Business - Tertiary Education Programme
Business really matters in the current challenging global economy. The role of business is to enable commerce and to make the world a better place for all – by creating wealth, jobs, prosperity and choices.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
4 years.
Year 1
College of FET Mulgrave St. Campus,
Mulgrave Street,
Limerick City. T: +353 (0)61 – 414344
Students will complete year 1 of their Bachelor of Business (Honours) BBS at the College of FET Mulgrave St. Campus, Limerick and thereafter complete years 2, 3 and 4 at the Technological University of the Shannon: Moylish Campus.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
QQI FET/FETAC Awards are accepted for entry on all courses of study. Please refer to Admissions information for details.
Mature Applicants: Candidates applying as mature applicant may be required to attend an interview/ briefing and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
English Language: All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must demonstrate CEFR 19 proficiency at B2 or IELTS 6.0 for access. An Irish Leaving certificate qualification achieved through English meets this requirement.
International Applicants: International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for a September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.
Careers / Further progression
Onward Pathways
Employment opportunities for graduates include: Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Management, Teaching (subject to postgraduate study), Accountancy, Banking and Financial Services.
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Applications will be accepted through the Courses page from 5th November and will close late September 2026.
Business really matters in the current challenging global economy. The role of business is to enable commerce and to make the world a better place for all – by creating wealth, jobs, prosperity and choices. The Honours Degree in Business provides students with the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills to work effectively at operational and management level within a business environment in the public or private sector or as a self-employed individual.
Business programmes educate students in a broad range of business principles and functions, providing a solid understanding of the modern business world. Coupled with an opportunity to undertake a semester long work placement at the during third year means that, on graduation, our students are equipped with the necessary core knowledge and skills to contribute immediately and effectively to any organisation.
Accreditation and Embedded Awards
This Tertiary degree is a comprehensive four-year programme which is designed to support academic success. Should a student have to leave the programme before completing the final year, Tertiary degrees include embedded exit awards. Embedded awards formally recognise learning achieved during a student’s time on the programme.
Exiting after successfully completing Year 1: Level 6 Certificate in Business Studies = 60 ECTS Credits, awarded by the Technological University of the Shannon.
Exiting after successfully completing Year 2: Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business Studies = 120 ECTS Credits, awarded by the Technological University of the Shannon.
Exiting after successfully completing Year 3: Level 7 Bachelor of Business Studies = 120 ECTS Credits, awarded by the Technological University of the Shannon.
Awarded after successfully completing Year 4: Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Hons) = 240 ECTS Credits, awarded by the Technological University of the Shannon.
Special Features
Work placement in 3rd year of the programme
Year 1 Modules
Introduction To Financial Accounting
Business Communication And Analysis
Business Mathematics
HRM Concepts
Management Principles
Marketing Principles
Financial Accounting
Financial Services Savings and Investments
Information Technology and Data Analysis Application
Marketing Practice
Organisational Behaviour
Statistical Methods for Business
Year 2 Modules
Business Law Fundamentals:
-Cost Accounting:
-Digital Selling:
Employee Engagement & Well-Being:
Introduction to Microeconomics:
Operations Management:
Financial Services Protection and Planning
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Intellectual Property and Technology Law:
Management Accounting:
Project Management:
Sales Management
Year 3 Modules
Customer Care & Customer Relationship Management
Enterprise Development
Enterprise Resource Planning
Financial Services Innovation and Disruption
Global HRM
Introduction to Data Analytics
Career Development
Work Placement/Study Abroad
Business Problem Solving (Elective)
Year 4 Modules
Company Law
Digital Marketing
Enterprise Software 1
Financial Management
Organisational Learning and Development Practice
Strategic Management Concepts
Advanced European Union Law
Digital Marketing, Analytics & User Experience (Ux)
Employment Law
Enterprise Software 2
Managerial Finance
Strategic Management Practice
College of Further Education and Training, Mulgrave St. Campus.
+353 (0)61 414344
www.collegeoffet.ie/mulgrave-st
College of FET Admissions Office
Phone: 061578100 1800707077
Email: cfet.admissions@lcetb.ie
Declan Blackett
Tertiary Manager
tertiaryoffice@lcetb.ie
Sarah O’Toole
Regional Tertiary Education Manager
tertiaryoffice@tus.ie